BALTIC 55 DP
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 55 ft |
| LWL | 47.38 ft |
| Beam | 16.14 ft |
| Draft | 7.17 ft |
| Displacement | 38,580 lb |
| Ballast | 16,141.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 73.53 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 22.08 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 66.28 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.7 ft |
| FLforestay | 22.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,516.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 811.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,380 sq ft |
About the BALTIC 55 DP
The Baltic 55 DP is a rare, high-performance cruising sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built by Baltic Yachts in Finland between 1984 and 1989. With only 9 hulls constructed, this limited-production vessel offers a unique blend of speed and comfort, characterized by its 38580.0 lb displacement and 29.57 comfort ratio.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and short-range offshore passages who prioritize sailing performance and spacious interior accommodations over heavy-duty bluewater expedition capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.91 and a displacement of 38580.0 lb, the Baltic 55 DP is capable of offshore passages, though its fin keel and relatively low D/L ratio of 161.93 suggest it is optimized for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than extreme heavy-weather voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 50 and O'Day 52, as they share similar production eras, displacement ranges, and a focus on comfortable cruising with moderate performance, though the Baltic 55 DP offers a more modern fin-keel design.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 55ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BALTIC 55 DPyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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